After reading Mike’s Fraser Island report I was inspired to do one after I got back. This was a lot more work than I thought it would be so I hope you guys enjoy it and some of you find it useful or even get a laugh out of it.
Unlike a lot of the guys on PP, I am not a 4WD expert by any means. I drove briefly on Fraser Island in really easy conditions (in hindsight) about 20 years ago in a mate’s short wheelbase Landcruiser. He was from Gove and taught me a few things. Some useful to me (like how to walk a creek before you cross it and to stay out of the salt water). Some not so useful – like to have another bloke with a rifle standing point if you are swimming in a creek to keep the crocs away.
I thought it was time for me to step up and have a go at driving on Fraser.
I am hoping this write up will help those PP lurkers like I was who own a Prado and long to take it off road but need a bit of guidance. Or it might be good for someone who just wants a bit more info on Fraser.
Gear I took in order of usefulness.
What I would definitely add next time
Unlike a lot of the guys on PP, I am not a 4WD expert by any means. I drove briefly on Fraser Island in really easy conditions (in hindsight) about 20 years ago in a mate’s short wheelbase Landcruiser. He was from Gove and taught me a few things. Some useful to me (like how to walk a creek before you cross it and to stay out of the salt water). Some not so useful – like to have another bloke with a rifle standing point if you are swimming in a creek to keep the crocs away.
I thought it was time for me to step up and have a go at driving on Fraser.
I am hoping this write up will help those PP lurkers like I was who own a Prado and long to take it off road but need a bit of guidance. Or it might be good for someone who just wants a bit more info on Fraser.
Gear I took in order of usefulness.
- Tyre deflators
- Shovel
- GPS (in the Grande satnav)
- Detailed map with GPS coordinates
- MaxTrax
- 12V compressor (runs off car battery)
What I would definitely add next time
- Snatch strap
- UHF radio
- MaxTrax bag
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